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Atrial septal defect (ASD)
An atrial septal defect is a congenital abnormality. It is caused by the presence of an abnormal opening between the right and left heart chambers. Depending on the severity of the defect, it may not manifest itself at all, or may cause dyspnea, heart murmurs and other symptoms.
Breast needle biopsy
Breast biopsy is a diagnostic procedure aimed at obtaining the contents of an abnormal mass in the breast for histological examination using a needle. It is a minimally invasive and highly informative method.
Barrett's esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is an abnormal condition in which the squamous epithelium of the upper digestive tract is replaced by the columnar one. It is associated with chronic inflammation and is considered a precursor to cancer. The diagnosis puts to your treating physician a challenging question: is immediate intervention necessary, or will dynamic monitoring be sufficient?
A Second Opinion Disproves a Hollywood Star’s Diagnosis
Sharon Stone underwent several catheter procedures before it turned out she had a uterine fibroid which needed surgery rather than epidural pain relief.
Epilepsy in children: from supporting drugs to complete cure
Childhood epilepsy is one of the most common the central nervous system disorders and can occur as early as in newborns. Just as in adults, in children it can take different forms, with seizures appearing seemingly for no particular reason.
Paget disease
Flaking skin around the nipple of the breast in a woman does not always indicate an allergic reaction or skin disorder. Such symptoms may show the presence of Paget's disease. The condition is rare, but this type of breast cancer should be ruled out before treating any rashes in the nipple and areola area.
Breast Cancer Treatment Without Chemotherapy
Thanks to new studies, it is now possible to successfully treat breast cancer without chemotherapy. One of the leading German mammologists, Dr. Oleg Gluz, reported about it at the 2022 ESMO Congress.
Breast Cyst: symptoms and causes
Any change in the female breast causes anxiety. But remember, there are many other conditions besides breast cancer that are much more likely to occur, such as a cyst. It is something like a small bubble filled with fluid, which is usually quite harmless. Nevertheless, a visit to the doctor is necessary to rule out cancer and plan further action.